I'm sure this has been posted before, but I just did it on MY06 (did it with MY04 as well) and thought it'd be good to share. Ever want to use the defogger and not have the AC on? This will allow you to use the defogger and turn the AC off. Here are the steps. Works for 2002 and up. Enjoy...


1) Turn the ignition switch "on," but dont start the car.
2) Turn fan speed off.
3) Turn temperature knob all the way to the left (blue area).
4) Turn vent knob to all the way to the left (panel position).
5) Turn the ignitions switch "off."
6) Hold down both air recirculation button and a/c button while turning the ignition switch "on." Nothing lights up initially, keep waiting. The orange air recirculation indicator on the button will start flashing.
7) Continue holding both buttons until the orange air recirculation indicator stops flashing, then let go.

 

Why exactly would you want the a/c to be off when using the defogger? Didn't honda program it that way for a reason?

 

They also programmed it so you can disable it. Sometimes if you want fresh air coming up through the windshield vents but don't want AC (because it gets cold) you currently cannot do it.

With these steps you can either turn the AC on or off...instead of the stock always on setting.

 

COOL! thanks

 

sometimes you don't want the ac on when you're defrosting... i know i don't want it on all the time. you can turn it off in other cars, and this gives us that option

 

Hrm ok, i've never wanted to use the windshield vents for anything except defrost but it's nice to know regardless.

Also if you want some fresh air try unlatching those 2 black things on each side and pulling back on the switch that says "ROOF"

 

Yup, i think this "deprogram", if you will, came from a crv.